Chapter 880: The Returning Nobles
Benjamin began planning the king's funeral.
The situation of the Kingdom of Horry to this day is largely related to the fact that the king was rescued by him and finally died at the hands of Grant. If the king was still in the hands of the church, the Nightmare Society would never have developed, and the people would not have been able to set off such a big wave of rebellion.
At present, there are still different opinions about the cause of the king's death, and there is no definitive result. Therefore, while this momentum has not passed, as long as Benjamin and the others come out with the body and hold a grand funeral to prove that Grant killed the king, the church will be completely targeted!
- It will also be Benjamin's last big gift for them.
After that, the Black Nightmare Army can raise the banner of "orthodoxy" and kick the church out of Haven Wright in the face of public expectations.
"Where do you think a good place would be?"
Gathering several of the leaders of the army, Benjamin quickly informed them of his intentions and began to discuss further plans.
Several people couldn't help but look at each other, showing some surprised but excited looks.
Finally about to start a counteroffensive?
"I think...... Why don't you go back to Koster. After a moment's discussion, someone soon made this suggestion, "This is the place where the Black Nightmare Society began, and as a city, its scale is not small, its influence is widespread, and the church is weak, so it is very suitable as a place for the king's funeral." ”
"Kost?" said Benjamin, touching his chin, "first...... We've got to take it down. ”
"The exit from the tunnel is far from Koster, and it used to take at least two days to march. However, we can still disperse, disguise ourselves as civilians, and wait until we are near the target to assemble. ”
Benjamin nodded.
"Then it's decided. He ordered, "Go back, investigate Koster's current garrison, make a battle plan, and we will officially attack in a week!"
When they heard this, they saluted Benjamin, then turned around and left the main tent.
Benjamin took a deep breath and rubbed his head.
It's also time to bring more inventory over from the Academy of Magic.
He took out the sound transmission wood and passed the news on. There are still more than a dozen Holy Light cannons in the academy, plus the rune defense array, all of which are artifacts in large-scale wars, and they are all indispensable when they officially establish a stronghold in Koster.
Next.
Just as Benjamin was preparing for the funeral, suddenly, the Dark Nightmare Army, who had returned from plundering from outside, brought an unexpected person in.
“...... Lord Duke?"
Benjamin frowned and looked at Duke Colin who walked into the tent with a look of surprise.
And Duke Colin was even more shocked at the moment.
He was in this underground barracks, and his heart was full of disbelief. After the huge Black Nightmare army evaporated from the world, it has been hiding underground, and there is such a vast world under the land of the Hori Kingdom.
If it weren't for the fact that he finally ran into the Dark Nightmare Army attacking the town, I am afraid that he would never have been able to find it in his lifetime......
"Dean, we've finally got in touch with you. He let out a long sigh and smiled wryly, "A few days later, I'm afraid we'll lose our lives." ”
Benjamin looked puzzled: "How...... What happened?"
Duke Colin shook his head helplessly.
Soon, he told the whole story. And Benjamin couldn't help but show a look of surprise when he heard that they had kidnapped the princess and escaped from the royal capital.
These nobles...... How can you still do such a thing?
He never imagined that hiding underground would cause such a chain reaction. According to his thoughts, at this moment, these six nobles should honestly hide in the royal capital and wait for his news.
His plans were somewhat disrupted......
However, the nobles kidnapped the princess, which was undoubtedly another major blow to the church. Although the news was completely blocked, the royal capital was like no one, but as long as the princess fell into the hands of Benjamin, it would be more than now.
If you think about it, it could have been combined with the king's funeral.
"Where is the princess?" and have you brought her here?" he asked at once.
"No, she is now hidden by us in a small village to the south, and my family is in charge of it. "The situation was too dangerous for us to take with us," Duke Colin explained. ”
Benjamin nodded when he heard this, and said, "Don't worry, now that you are safe, take Her Royal Highness the princess." ”
Although he hoped that the six nobles could always hide in the royal capital, help him report the news, and finally work together to destroy the church, but the matter has come to this point, and he can only take advantage of the situation.
In this way, Benjamin set up the Duke of Colin, sent a few more mages, and a day later they brought the princess, five other nobles, and their relatives.
Looking at the little girl sleeping in the nanny's arms, he couldn't help but sigh a little.
How big is that? Can't even speak...... As a result, both parents died in this way, and he was put on the throne and became a puppet of the church, which is quite miserable to think about.
Benjamin waved his hand and asked the princess to go down. The six nobles also left with them, walking in the underground camp of the Black Nightmare Army, looking at the imposing troops coming and going, with a look of emotion on their faces.
Originally, this army was formed by their people!
"Your Excellency, you're here at last. ”
Some of the clan knights they had left behind in the army also ran towards them at this moment, their voices full of irrepressible excitement.
"Very good, very good......" The nobles were also a little excited, and nodded in satisfaction.
The army in front of them was already twice as large as they had been at the beginning, and the equipment, morale, and well-trained momentum on their bodies were far from being comparable to the beginning.
In a short period of time, how did Benjamin develop the Black Nightmare Army into this?
The aristocrats felt incredible, but they were more fortunate in their hearts. They were glad that they had chosen to trust Benjamin in the first place, and that they would not have been where they are today in the first place.
This army ...... It really has the ability to compete with the Kingdom Army!
"We made the right bet this time. ”
Arriving at their tent, the nobles looked around, and someone said this to Duke Colin.
"Hopefully, at least for now, it looks promising. Duke Colin smiled and nodded, "And as far as I know, the strength of the Academy of Magic is much more than that, and Dean Benjamin still has some hole cards that he hasn't taken out." ”
Hearing this, an elderly nobleman raised an eyebrow.
"So, our odds are not small?"
"It's not small, and besides, you've never heard of the state of affairs within the church. Grant, the pope, is not very good in the first place, and likes to kill people indiscriminately, and those priests have long since left morality. If it weren't for the external worries of the Black Nightmare Army, they might have had to start civil strife again. ”
"Since we have a good chance of winning, then ......" Speaking of this, the old nobleman's voice suddenly lowered, "Several adults, have you thought about your plans after the church is eradicated?"
As soon as these words came out, the nobles exchanged glances with each other, and the expressions on their faces suddenly became a little subtle.
For a moment, no one spoke immediately.
After a moment of silence, the old nobleman glanced at the other five and said slowly, "After the church...... Should we have Benjamin Reese?"